Sudan–Chad Border Crisis: RSF attacks in North Darfur have razed villages and displaced thousands, with survivors describing artillery through homes and bodies left in the streets as people flee into Chad. Regional Security: Nigeria’s Army Chief Waidi Shaibu says the force is ready to stop foreign jihadist infiltration, pointing to Sahel instability and detected threats along Nigeria’s frontiers. Military Cooperation: Shaibu also pushed African army chiefs to unite against terrorism and insecurity at the Third African Land Forces Forum in Port Harcourt. Insecurity via Infrastructure: Works Minister David Umahi says Tinubu’s road rehabilitation—flagged along the Maiduguri–Dikwa–Gamboru corridor—will boost military mobility and reconnect communities to Chad and Cameroon. Aviation Incident Over Chad: Kenya Airways says a New York-bound flight turned back to Nairobi after a flight control spoiler malfunction detected while over Chad; no injuries reported. Humanitarian Climate Watch: UN agencies warn El Niño could bring extreme weather impacts across Africa and are seeking $200M+ to protect millions. Local Governance (Non-Chad): Spruce Grove’s mayor says a provincial halt to EMS procurement could delay cost benchmarks and may still leave municipalities facing pressure.